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Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Brunch spot specializing in waffles with vegan sweet and savory options including coconut cream. Open Tue-Thu 7:30am-2:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:30am-1:00pm.
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64 Shields St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870
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22 Reviews
First Review by jojoinbrighton
tanjaa0815
Points +106
Fluffy and delicious waffles - Edit
The waffles are yummy, the labels are confusing because there’s only one label for both vegetarian and vegan but that’s also on dishes that include meat. Coffee was not good, the almond milk was way too sweet. Available milk alternatives were soy and almond.
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JSanders94
Points +278
Waffles were amazing! - Edit
Had the waffles with berries, yoghurt and muesli, I think it was called the fresh start, and they were so good! It was a hard choice between a few options because they all looked really good. Coffee was also excellent. Definitely need to visit for breakfast if you’re in cairns!
Read morePros: Waffles are amazing , Great coffee , Good choices
Cons: Not loads of alternative milks
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l.Richard
Points +334
Vegan waffles - Edit
It’s not often you find vegan waffles but this place has a bunch of vegan options both sweet and savoury. Quick services too so no long waits. Seems to be a popular place in cairns!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Quick service , Tasty food
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Rjade
Points +36
Recommended - Edit
We found this place by accident and loved it. I had the berry waffles and thoroughly enjoyed them. When I went to order my partner a mocha the waiter pointed out that his chocolate power isn't vegan friendly which I was grateful for. Only downside was no vegan ice cream (but vegan cream if that's your thing).
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dothehamsa
Points +300
Second choice - Edit
We came here because Helga's pancake parlour was closed, and this seemed like the next best thing.
Read moreThe vegan waffle was ok texturally but lacked flavour. My plate had a deficient look about it. Just a tiny little scoop of icecream, no cream or chocolate sauce as the menu promised. They had run out of pretty much every fruit except raspberries and blueberries, which reduced my menu options down to one that I would never have chosen otherwise.
My friend got a savoury one and had to request salt, pepper and lemon juice for flavour improvement, which they were happy to give us.
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: Average food
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Pheebs93
Points +53
Great for sweet waffles - Edit
Had the fruit salad waffle which was amazing! My husband had the savoury one with baked beans, avo, mushrooms and tomato. Unfortunately this was quite underwhelming as nothing was seasoned and didn’t seem to go well with the waffles. The Oreo shake can also be made on almond milk and vegan ice cream, it was delicious. Great option if you’re after something sweet.
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sgriffgor
Points +271
Pretty good. - Edit
The waffles were delicious and so was the fruit. However, the waffles were quite plain because the chocolate syrup wasn’t vegan and they didn’t replace it with anything. Not as vegan friendly as I expected, but if you love waffles you’ll like this option.
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shanta63
Points +24
Coconut waffles are amazing!!!! - Edit
Very friendly staff and so affordable
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Julieeatsplants
Points +121
Great waffles, good choices - Edit
Many options can be made vegan, large serves. Lovely fresh fruit. Vegan icecream. The vegan waffles are gluten-free.
Read morePros: Lots of choices. Also gluten-free.
Cons: Seating out on footpath so can be a bit hot out.
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LewisEatsPlants
Points +1430
I can’t stop eating their waffles - Edit
A great breakfast option with a few vegan options and the ability to make many waffles vegan
Read morePros: Offer vegan substitutes on most waffles
Cons: Can’t stop, Won’t stop
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mychaln
Points +50
Pretty good - Edit
The server was happy to explain the vegan options. Substituting the vegan waffle is a $3 surcharge. The server said most things could be made vegan, however it usually involves removing the non-vegan items and not necessarily replacing them with anything, so you may get a smaller portion. The vegan coconut waffle is a bit sweet but not so sweet that it's strange to have with savory ingredients.
Read moreThey have a savory vegan and gluten-free waffle off-menu that includes grilled mushrooms, grilled tomato, baked beans, guacamole, and spring onions. It was nice but nothing was seasoned while cooking (no salt, pepper, herbs, or spices) which made it a bit bland. The sweet waffles that were recommended for vegans were the Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy and the Fresh Start. We tried the fruit salad one and it was very good! They have coconut yogurt or soy vanilla ice cream that can be used or added to any dish.
Pros: Good portion sizes, Knowledgable staff, Vegan waffles are hard to come by, nice find
Guest
JennaA
Points +106
Tasty and many vegan options - Edit
I asked, and pretty much anything (except the ones with bacon etc) can be made vegan! Not too pricy either. Really yummy coconut yogurt!
Read moreAsk for a savoury option! Vegan waffles with avocado, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans and spring onion.
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salsbury
Points +20
These waffles are amazing - Edit
Waffles are vegan and gluten free. I had mine with banana, maple syrup, soy ice cream and coconut yoghurt. Amazing taste!
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Lalaleo
Points +336
Perfect waffles, could be more - Edit
The waffles were perfect, the coconut yoghurt not enough sadly. Sitting outside was great. Only one real vegan option I think.
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JasmineEmma
Points +895
The best vegan waffles - Edit
I had the classic waffles with strawberries, bananas, soy ice cream and maple syrup. Service was quick and they were so delicious. Great place to stop for brunch. Only con is it’s not clear which menu items can be easily veganised - but you could always ask the staff😄
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janinemdm
Points +40
So tasty! - Edit
Great experience, amazing waffles!
Read morePros: Vegan waffles, Vegan ice cream
Cons: I want more waffles
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GabbyWatts
Points +37
Beautiful and delicious - Edit
Amazing place for breakfast! Couldn’t help myself and visited twice!! Great staff and super helpful when it came to ordering a vegan and gluten free option! Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Delicious , Vegan options , Gluten feee options
Cons: Waiting time for a table
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hellenae
Points +169
Yummy!!! - Edit
Delicious! Vegan coconut based Natter for waffles, soy ice-cream and coconut yogurt, fresh fruits!
Read moreWould give a 5 stars review if it we’re possible (apparently only 4 Stars possible for a non-vegetarian place).
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Sammylee
Points +223
yum! - Edit
Choice of two vegan waffles one savoury and one sweet. Huge portion and delicious!! Staff are very nice!
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clairem
Points +103
Yum!! - Edit
Wonderful hospitality from the owner and team! There is a sweet and savoury specially vegan option or they are happy to customise any of the standard menu items. Super fresh, super tasty!
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shana.lea
Points +29
Delicious Vegan Waffles - Edit
Was pleasantly surprised to find such a delicious vegan option in Cairns! We had "The Classic" and "Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy" and they were indeed yummy!! The waffles were deliciously crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and were served with coconut yogurt instead of cream.
Read moreI also had a delicious "Refresh" smoothie.
There are only a few tables outside, so I could imagine it would get very busy, we were lucky being a Tuesday morning that we were able to get a table no problems. But keep in mind for busy days!
Definitely recommend! We would eat again for sure! Yummo.
Pros: Delicious vegan options., Friendly and prompt service.
Cons: Only a few tables with very basic decor.
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jojoinbrighton
Points +1283
Vegan Waffles! - Edit
I was super excited to stumble upon this place whilst walking around Cairns. They were very busy at brunch time on the weekend so we came back on a weekday morning for brunch. They were still really busy but fitted us in and I got the sweet waffles with fruit, syrup, and coconut cream. Yum! They also have a savoury waffle on the menu with beans, veggies, avocado etc.
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